Academic English for Industry: Construction, Architecture and Design

This industry-focused lesson helps learners develop their Academic English skills required for study, research, and professional communication in Construction, Architecture, and Design fields. Through document reading, vocabulary building, and structured speaking and writing tasks, students gain the language skills needed to succeed in academic and industry contexts.

What students will learn:

• Specialised vocabulary used in Architecture, Construction, and Design fields.
• Improved academic writing skills, including reports, proposals, and project summaries.
• Reading strategies for understanding technical drawings, specifications, journal articles, and case studies.
• Clear and professional speaking skills for presentations, critiques, site briefings, and teamwork discussions.
• Accuracy and clarity in grammar, tailored to academic and technical communication.
• Direct feedback on their specific study assessment items or work documents.

Why students will enjoy this lesson:

• Highly relevant content, designed around real tasks from construction and architectural practice.
• Practical, hands-on activities, such as interpreting drawings, discussing design concepts, and analysing project scenarios.
• Tailored content to target students’ specific goals in their profession.
• Supportive, expert guidance that helps students master complex terminology.